Today we're checking out the HyperX Alloy Elite 2, with unique “pudding” key caps that give a dazzling RGB effect, 100% anti-ghosting technology, full N-key rollover and plenty more features that every gamer needs from their keyboard. Let's see how it performs!
Specifications:
- Switch Mechanical HyperX Red Linear Switch
- Backlight: RGB (16,777,216 colors)
- Per key RGB
- Onboard memory: 3 profiles
- USB 2.0 Pass-through
- 100% anti-ghosting
- Key Rollover: N-key mode
- Media controls
- Game Mode
- OS compatibility: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
- Operating Force: 45 g
- Actuation Point: 1.8 mm
- Total Travel Distance: 3.8 mm
- Life Span (Keystrokes): 80 million
- Cable Type: Attached, Braided
- Length: 1.8 m
- Dimensions: 444.0 mm x 174.0 mm x 37.4 mm
- Weight (Keyboard and cable): 1530 g
You can purchase HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Gaming Keyboard, directly from HyperX for £139.99, HERE!
Pros
- Passthrough ports.
- Sturdy cable.
- Pudding keycaps
- RGB is impressive.
- Media keys and scroll wheel.
Cons
- A bit of a grease magnet.
- Shiny keycaps are slippery.
- Lots of competition around this price-point.
KitGuru says: There are lots of other keyboards out there in this price range, but If you’re looking for impressive RGB and something that is really sturdy this is a great buy. The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 delivers the key specs needed for gaming and it handles itself well in pretty much all situations. The pudding keycaps are also very easy on the eye.
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